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...; Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance. • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. This lens is not compatible with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is used exclusively with film SLR cameras. • In...
...; Illustrations shown herein may differ from the actual appearance. • PENTAX and smc PENTAX are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION. • SDM is a trademark of HOYA CORPORATION. FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the smc PENTAX-DA lens. This lens is not compatible with PENTAX digital SLR cameras. Please read this operating manual, "smc PENTAX-DA lens" is used exclusively with film SLR cameras. • In...
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... be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire may occur, particularly when looking directly through the lens or camera for safe operation, please pay special attention to the equipment. Serious damage to the user. This symbol indicates ...symbols when using this product. WARNING • Never look at the sun through the lens. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 Although we have carefully designed these lenses for a long time. CAUTION ...
... be intensified, and should it focus on flammable materials, fire may occur, particularly when looking directly through the lens or camera for safe operation, please pay special attention to the equipment. Serious damage to the user. This symbol indicates ...symbols when using this product. WARNING • Never look at the sun through the lens. WARNING CAUTION This symbol indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in direct sunlight without the lens cap. USING YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 Although we have carefully designed these lenses for a long time. CAUTION ...
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... or camera bag, and store it from the vibrations of the camera can occur on the lens. 5. The inner parts of motorcycles or other rigid camera support. Have the lens inspected by direct sunlight. 8. When the lens is in the air. 3. Do not leave the camera with a desiccant in a dry cabinet, ... etc. 4. to protect it in a dry, well-ventilated place. • Avoid storing the lens in which sand or dust is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to remove dust on both the inside and the outside of high temperature and humidity, ...
... or camera bag, and store it from the vibrations of the camera can occur on the lens. 5. The inner parts of motorcycles or other rigid camera support. Have the lens inspected by direct sunlight. 8. When the lens is in the air. 3. Do not leave the camera with a desiccant in a dry cabinet, ... etc. 4. to protect it in a dry, well-ventilated place. • Avoid storing the lens in which sand or dust is not attached to the camera body, attach both the supplied lens cap and lens mount cap to remove dust on both the inside and the outside of high temperature and humidity, ...
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... YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS 8 About the DA lens mount 9 About lenses with a supersonic motor 10 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor the ...11 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 12 LENS CAP ...13 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited...
... YOUR LENS SAFELY 1 PRECAUTIONS AND LENS MAINTENANCE 2 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS 6 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance 7 smc PENTAX-DA LENS 8 About the DA lens mount 9 About lenses with a supersonic motor 10 Precautions for using lenses equipped with a supersonic motor the ...11 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 12 LENS CAP ...13 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited...
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...] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited...
...] SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM focusing 21 Precautions on close-distance scale 22 ZOOM LENS ...23 About the zoom ring 24 MACRO LENS ...25 Magnification Scale 25 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD 26 Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood 26 Screw-on Type (DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited dedicated lens hood 27 Bayonet Type ...27 Bayonet Type (DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited...
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5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 40 Built-in Flash ...40 External Flash 40 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash 42 TRIPOD MOUNT ...45 Removing the Tripod Mount 46 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47
5 Circular polarizing filters and vignetting 35 Compatibility table for PENTAX circular polarizing filters 36 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE LENS WITH A FLASH 40 Built-in Flash ...40 External Flash 40 Compatibility of DA Lenses with the Built-in Flash 42 TRIPOD MOUNT ...45 Removing the Tripod Mount 46 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS 47
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... light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. Using it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. Its image circle is specialized for digital cameras. 6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for image sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor.
... light sources and other fuzzy points perfectly round. Using it is quiet and smooth. • The DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM uses a circular aperture. Its image circle is specialized for digital cameras. 6 FEATURES OF THE smc PENTAX-DA LENS • The smc PENTAX-DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for image sensors in their name are equipped with a supersonic motor.
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... and water to enter the lens. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM, DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF]SDM These DA lenses are made...
... and water to enter the lens. 7 About dustproof, water resistance, and simplified weather resistance • Dust-proof and water-resistant lenses DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM, DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM, DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM, DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM, DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF]SDM These DA lenses are made...
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8 smc PENTAX-DA LENS Focusing ring Distance scale window Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Depth-of-field scale Distance index Note: • The DA lens does not have an aperture ring. Aperture settings are controlled automatically as if set to the auto "A" position, so accessories without an auto "A" setting cannot be used with this lens. • The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras.
8 smc PENTAX-DA LENS Focusing ring Distance scale window Lens hood attaching index Distance scale Depth-of-field scale Mounting index Depth-of-field scale Distance index Note: • The DA lens does not have an aperture ring. Aperture settings are controlled automatically as if set to the auto "A" position, so accessories without an auto "A" setting cannot be used with this lens. • The DA lens is not compatible with film SLR cameras.
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... (supersonic motor only) Refer to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure or malfunction. There are three mounts for more information on lenses with supersonic motors. 9 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. CAUTION Be careful not to the...
... (supersonic motor only) Refer to damage or dirty the lens mount surfaces as this can result in failure or malfunction. There are three mounts for more information on lenses with supersonic motors. 9 About the DA lens mount The DA lens is an interchangeable lens specifically designed for PENTAX digital SLR cameras. CAUTION Be careful not to the...
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Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older than version 1.30), the autofocus ... monitor, but it does not interfere with AF operations. , , , DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM When the lens is mounted on a camera body that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF...
Lens Precautions DA 55mm f/1.4 SDM DA17-70mm f/4 AL [IF] SDM • The lens uses a supersonic motor. When the lens is mounted on a camera body that does not support supersonic motors (including the with firmware older than version 1.30), the autofocus ... monitor, but it does not interfere with AF operations. , , , DA 60-250mm f/4ED [IF] SDM DA 16-50mm f/2.8ED AL [IF] SDM DA 50-135mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 200mm f/2.8ED [IF] SDM DA 300mm f/4ED [IF] SDM When the lens is mounted on a camera body that supports supersonic motors, the autofocus (AF...
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To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the camera body and turn the lens counterclockwise. "Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button on the lens and body, then turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it clicks in place. 2. To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. • After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens clockwise until it is locked in place. 12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 Mounting index 1.
To mount the lens on the camera body Attach the lens while aligning the red dots on the camera body and turn the lens counterclockwise. "Memo: • Do not hold down the lens unlock button on the lens and body, then turn the lens counterclockwise to make sure it clicks in place. 2. To remove the lens Hold down the lens unlock button while mounting the lens, otherwise the lens will not be properly mounted. • After mounting the lens, gently turn the lens clockwise until it is locked in place. 12 MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1 2 Mounting index 1.
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Also, with the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, it is possible to attach the lens cap. • Attach the dedicated lens cap over the lens hood on the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF], and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. "Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to mount the F49mm lens cap (option) by pressing the two tabs inward. LENS CAP 13 Take off the lens cap by removing the lens hood.
Also, with the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited, and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited, it is possible to attach the lens cap. • Attach the dedicated lens cap over the lens hood on the DA 21mm f/3.2 AL Limited, DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited, DA FISH-EYE 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5ED [IF], and DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited. "Memo: • When not using the lens, be sure to mount the F49mm lens cap (option) by pressing the two tabs inward. LENS CAP 13 Take off the lens cap by removing the lens hood.
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Attaching the dedicated lens cap to the front of the lens, then screw the lens cap onto the lens hood. 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited Screw the lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedicated hood onto the front of the lens.
Attaching the dedicated lens cap to the front of the lens, then screw the lens cap onto the lens hood. 14 Attaching the dedicated lens cap to DA 15mm f/4ED AL Limited Screw the lens cap to DA 40mm f/2.8 Limited First screw the dedicated hood onto the front of the lens.
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FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode. To use the autofocus, set to your camera operating manual. Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to the AF position. For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is used to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the camera is always set the switch to the MF position. For details, refer to autofocus).
FOCUSING 15 Changing the Focus Mode Use the camera's focus mode switch to change between autofocus mode and manual focus mode. To use the autofocus, set to your camera operating manual. Focus mode switch To use the manual focus, set the switch to the AF position. For the DA lens The focus mode switch on the DA lens is used to change between the autofocus and manual focus modes (the focus mode switch on the camera is always set the switch to the MF position. For details, refer to autofocus).
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When taking a picture in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens. 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (minimum focus distance range), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from full aperture.
When taking a picture in the corners of the picture may deteriorate because of the optical characteristics of the lens. 22 Precautions on close-distance scale (For DA 16-45mm f/4ED AL, DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL) In the close-distance scale range (minimum focus distance range), when shooting at the maximum aperture, image quality in this range, we recommend that you use a smaller aperture, stopping down from full aperture.
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Focusing index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index ZOOM LENS Mounting index 23 Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring Focal length scale
Focusing index Focusing ring Distance scale Zoom index ZOOM LENS Mounting index 23 Lens hood attaching index Zoom ring Focal length scale
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... the focal length. Turn the zoom ring to match the focus point when the focal length is set to set the desired angle of view (lens focal length). About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for other focal lengths. 24 The zoom... lens has a focusing ring on the front side and a zoom ring on the zoom lens is at telephoto. "Memo: • The focusing point may not match the focus point for wide-angle.
... the focal length. Turn the zoom ring to match the focus point when the focal length is set to set the desired angle of view (lens focal length). About the zoom ring Turn the zoom ring clockwise for telephoto and counterclockwise for other focal lengths. 24 The zoom... lens has a focusing ring on the front side and a zoom ring on the zoom lens is at telephoto. "Memo: • The focusing point may not match the focus point for wide-angle.
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When determining the magnification first, set the magnification in the manual focus mode and adjust focus by denominators on the distance scale. Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. "5" indicates "1/5x". MACRO LENS 25 DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited lens adjust focus from the subject.
When determining the magnification first, set the magnification in the manual focus mode and adjust focus by denominators on the distance scale. Magnification Scale The magnification is indicated by moving the camera closer or further from infinity to life-size [1x]. "5" indicates "1/5x". MACRO LENS 25 DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited lens adjust focus from the subject.
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a a. Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood) Screw the hood on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX. "Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on to the front of a lens hood is telescopic. Extend it fully to use of the lens to attach it . 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use it . The hood is recommended.
a a. Screw-on Type (DA 70mm f/2.4 Limited dedicated lens hood) Screw the hood on some circular polarizing filters that are not produced by PENTAX. "Memo: The lens hood cannot be mounted on to the front of a lens hood is telescopic. Extend it fully to use of the lens to attach it . 26 ATTACHING THE LENS HOOD In order to avoid deterioration in image quality from internal reflection, use it . The hood is recommended.